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Afrocats is looking to engage with dance artists who want to develop and build their portfolio of work. You will work with refugee and asylum seeker women and families interested in cultural Dance styles from Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, and creative movement. We Are Looking for Emerging and Established Freelance Dance Artists Freelance Dance Artists Afrocats is looking to engage with female, male, and non-binary dance artists who want to develop and build their portfolio of work. You will work with refugee and asylum seeker women and families interested in cultural Dance styles from Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, and creative movement. This role will be: - Delivering a series or one-off dance sessions in many different settings. - Support and training, if needed, from Afrocats lead dancer. - Working closely with families, women and youth who are both new or have experience in dance. We are looking for someone who is: - Friendly, patient and approachable, with lots of energy. - A good communicator with people who speak little or no English. - Available on weekends and unsociable hours. - Willing to grow with Afrocats. Key Details: - We’d like someone to start as soon as possible with availability through to the end of December. - You will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. - The Fee is flexible and will be agreed upon depending on experience and negotiation. How to Apply If you’re interested in working with us, please respond to the following questions: 1. Why does this opportunity interest you? 2. What skills and experience can you contribute? Tell us more about yourself - you may include your CV, a link to your LinkedIn profile, or examples of previous work. 3. Send your information to admin@afrocats.org.uk Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We work with diverse artists, mentoring them as they develop their creative practice We're commissioned to deliver mentoring to early career artists who are looking to develop their skills in creative facilitation with young people in schools and in community settings. We can offer mentoring support for: Participatory arts School workshops Theatre and performance art Dance and creative movement Facilitation skills Evaluation Our mentees gain an understanding of how how their artform and creativity can be used to benefit children and young people in schools, community groups and other youth settings. We work closely with our partners and networks to provide opportunities for emerging artists to develop their skills and gaining knowledge of how schools and different organisations work. Get in touch you would like to commission us to deliver mentoring. Get in touch

We work in partnership to develop activities for the whole family. From creative workshops to new experiences there is something for everyone Our families programme provides opportunities for families to create, make, shimmy and shake. Afrocats works in partnership to deliver creative activities for families. We break down cultural barriers and provide opportunities for sanctuary seekers and local families to connect through creativity. 41 events for families 3133 families attend our public events 3 partners to deliver actitivies for families 100% of families tell us they had a good time Over the past year we've had Afrocats x Whitworth We've partnered with Whitworth Art Gallery to reimagine how cultural spaces can connect with local families in a more accessible, inclusive and equitable way. और अधिक जानकारी प्राप्त करें We can fund refugee and asylum seekers' travel and refreshments to break down any financial barriers they face when considering visiting a gallery event. If you are attending one of our events and need access support, register your attendance here. Read about our latest families projects इस भाषा में अभी तक कोई पोस्ट प्रकाशित नहीं हुई पोस्ट प्रकाशित होने के बाद, आप उन्हें यहाँ देख सकेंगे।

We work with schools, community groups and organisations across Greater Manchester to deliver creative workshops that help children and adults explore creativity, culture and heritage.  We deliver creative workshops for schools, community groups and organisations across Greater Manchester We'll work with you to develop a workshop that meets your goals. We can deliver core Afrocats activities or develop a bespoke project with you. Get in touch to see how we can work together. Black History Month During October we can deliver interactive and engaging workshops that celebrate African and Caribbean culture through creativity, song and dance. Black History Month is a busy time for us, so get in touch soon to see how we can work together. Arts and Crafts We can adapt our art and crafts workshops to cover topics that support your curriculum or areas of interest. Such as: Recycling Nature Space Identity and belonging Cultural identity Cultural dance and creative movement Our two-part dance and movement sessions involve a fun and cultural dance session with African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern movements. This is followed by a relaxing and slow-pace creative movement session using different choreographic techniques. Music and storytelling Using music, singing and storytelling our workshops will help participants to explore different cultures, memories and their identity. We can deliver sessions with: drumming singing keyboards Wellbeing We deliver wellbeing sessions that aim to create a space for participants away from their worries, unwind and relax. We use a range of techniques including: Yoga Mindfullness Relaxation Working with schools Our engaging workshops for schools will take your students on a journey where stories come to life and they learn through experience. Each workshop can be part of your school's curriculum and designed to meet your needs. If you are interested in booking an Afrocats school workshop fill in our booking request form and we'll be in touch. School workshop booking form

Creating a comfortable and friendly space for women from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to talk about their reproductive health, menopause and perimenopause Working in partnership with Whitworth Art Gallery we're reimagining how cultural spaces can connect with local families in a more accessible, inclusive and equitable way उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। हम समुदायों के साथ काम करते हैं ताकि उन लोगों के लिए अवसरों का निर्माण किया जा सके जो अपने जीवन में कठिनाइयों का सामना कर रहे हैं जो समाज में पूरी तरह से एकीकृत होना चाहते हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। हम सामाजिक, आर्थिक, सांस्कृतिक और भाषा बाधाओं को तोड़ने के बारे में भावुक हैं, ताकि लोगों के जीवन का एक और अधिक गोल और बेहतर गुणवत्ता हो सके। x Through our powerful partnership, Whitworth Art Gallery and Afrocats are able to fund refugee and asylum seekers travel and refreshments to break down any financial barriers they face when considering visiting a gallery. If you are attending one of our events and need access support, register your attendance here . "वहाँ कोई रास्ता नहीं है कि आप एक बड़ी मुस्कान के बिना Magdalen के बारे में बात कर सकते हैं अपने चेहरे पर आ रही है क्योंकि उसकी ऊर्जा और उत्साह बस संक्रामक हैं। वह 100% यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है कि अक्सर अनसुनी आवाज़ों को स्पष्ट रूप से सुना जाता है, और एक जुनून, अखंडता और दया के साथ काम करता है जो उसके चारों ओर प्रेरित करता है। मैग्डलेन की देखभाल के तहत प्रथम-हाथ के प्रतिभागियों को फलने-फूलने का अनुभव करने और अपने स्वयं के कौशल और सामाजिक नेटवर्क को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए समर्थन करने के लिए यह एक खुशी की बात है। " सारा हेस्कॉक, सगाई प्रबंधक - मैनचेस्टर इंटरनेशनल फेस्टिवल

Help us build a kinder and more inclusive society by inspiring your students to give back. दिसंबर 2020 से फरवरी 2021 के अंत तक GM BAME नेटवर्क (GMBAMEN) के लिए धन्यवाद, हम इंटरैक्टिव ड्रामा और कविता सत्र चला रहे हैं Download a fundraising pack Fundraising ideas Nominate us as your charity of the year The whole school community can get involved with fundraising for Afrocats as your charity of the year. You'll get to see the impact of your fundraising with updates throughout the year or the term. Dress up or dress down Pick a Friday and hold a dress-up or dress-down day. Dress up as your favourite character, artist or country. Raffle and a bake sale Raffle off prizes that you've made or sourced from local businesses. You could also make cakes and sweet treats to sell on the day. Collection boxes Keep a collection box on your school reception desk or in the staff room. Movie day Pick movies from different cultures to screen in school, charge a ticket entry fee and sell popcorn or other treats. Donate goods or products We regularly need donations of toiletries, clothing, period products, laptops or tablets, and data. Why not keep a collection bin in school. Supporting your curriculum Partnering with Afrocats can support your PHSE, citizenship and geography curriculums. Through your lessons and fundraising efforts, you can help your students to explore topics such as migration, culture shock and displacement. Introducing these themes can help students to develop respect and empathy. Download a fundraising pack Find out how schools have been making a difference with us इस भाषा में अभी तक कोई पोस्ट प्रकाशित नहीं हुई पोस्ट प्रकाशित होने के बाद, आप उन्हें यहाँ देख सकेंगे।

Through our work with refugees and asylum seekers, we aim to achieve meaningful social change by developing resilient communities. Afrocats is on a mission to achieve social change by developing happy and resilient communities Our programmes Our programmes offer a holistic approach to community integration. Through consultation we develop creative activities, professional development and volunteering opportunities for young people, women and families. We collaborate with leading organisations to empower individuals and families, fostering well-being, self-esteem, and opportunities for a successful future. Youth of the World Activities for children and young people to broaden their horizons Find out more Natives of the World Our programme for women to support happy and healthy lives Find out more Families Afrocats activities and projects that the whole family can enjoy. Find out more Our Timetable All Afrocats sessions run from 10am to 12pm and are based in Manchester. If you’d like to get involved, take part, or refer someone, please email info@afrocats.org.uk . Commission our workshops We work with schools, groups and organisations across Greater Manchester to deliver creative workshops that help young people and adults discover culture, creativity and resilience. Find out more Consultancy and training We use our expertise to support organisations through consultancy and training. We can provide a range of services, including: Creating diverse interview panels Developing inclusive programmes Bespoke frameworks for your work Our specialist training for effective engagement will support you to improve equity, diversity and inclusion. Find out more Mentoring We use our knowledge and expertise to mentor early career and diverse artists so they can develop their creative practice. Find out more "वहाँ कोई रास्ता नहीं है कि आप एक बड़ी मुस्कान के बिना Magdalen के बारे में बात कर सकते हैं अपने चेहरे पर आ रही है क्योंकि उसकी ऊर्जा और उत्साह बस संक्रामक हैं। वह 100% यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है कि अक्सर अनसुनी आवाज़ों को स्पष्ट रूप से सुना जाता है, और एक जुनून, अखंडता और दया के साथ काम करता है जो उसके चारों ओर प्रेरित करता है। मैग्डलेन की देखभाल के तहत प्रथम-हाथ के प्रतिभागियों को फलने-फूलने का अनुभव करने और अपने स्वयं के कौशल और सामाजिक नेटवर्क को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए समर्थन करने के लिए यह एक खुशी की बात है। " सारा हेस्कॉक, सगाई प्रबंधक - मैनचेस्टर इंटरनेशनल फेस्टिवल

Join us and help us achieve our vision of a world where refugees, asylum seekers and people facing economic disadvantages can integrate fully into society. Join us and help create an equitable society for the global majority Work with us We're looking for brilliant people to join our team of artists, freelancers, consultants and practitioners. Find out more Volunteer opportunities Would you like to give your time to support a charity doing fantastic work with young people? Volunteers support us with the support the delivery of our work and core operations. Find out more about or current opportunities. Find out more Our events Find out about our latest events, workshops and performances. We'd love for you to join us. Find out more

Afrocats can support your organisation with training to discover practical resolutions to your shared challenges. We'll help you start the conversations needed to achieve vital milestones on your equity, diversity and inclusion journey. Our training will help you start your equity, diversity and inclusion journey and deliver long-term impact Using lived experience and over 20 years working with communities from the global majority, award-winning charity Afrocats and its founder CEO Magdalen Barlett will support your organisation and teams to provide the best possible services and engagement experiences. "To maintain a balanced society it is essential that we challenge our perceptions and biases. To do this, we must expand our knowledge and question ourselves daily." Magdalen Bartlett - Founder and CEO of Afrocats Our training is designed for organisations and networks. We have experience working with a variety of teams that interact with diverse communities and the global majority. The training is tailor-made for your organisation and follows a four-step process where you will participate, learn and take a self-directed approach to solve your shared challenges. We take a creative approach, using lived experience, discussion and group activities to develop effective and meaningful change. Download our training pack for more information or get in touch for pricing. Download now

At the end of January our Forever Manchester funding for culturally appropriate food parcels runs out and our waiting list is growing. We need to raise £4,200 to support 56 refugees and asylum seekers for 3 months and through this next lockdown. पॉलीन की कहानी “अफरातों ने मेरे लिए बहुत कुछ किया है, उन्होंने एक डर को दूर किया है। "मैं 3 बच्चों की मां हूं, एक शरणार्थी और मेरे पास पैसे नहीं हैं इसलिए जब तालाबंदी शुरू हुई तो हम भोजन के लिए संघर्ष कर रहे थे। लेकिन तब अफ्रोकेट्स ने मुझे खाना और एक फूड वाउचर दिया। यह अविश्वसनीय है, वे मुझसे एक बड़ा बोझ हटाने में कामयाब रहे। " हमें आपका समर्थन चाहिए जनवरी के अंत में सांस्कृतिक रूप से उपयुक्त खाद्य पार्सल के लिए हमारी फॉरएवर मैनचेस्टर फंडिंग भाग गई, लेकिन हमारी प्रतीक्षा सूची बढ़ रही है। हमें 56 लोगों के समर्थन की जरूरत है उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। एक परिवार को फूड पार्सल का समर्थन करने के लिए सिर्फ 25 पाउंड का खर्च आता है। आपकी मदद से, हम शरणार्थियों और शरण चाहने वालों को घर का एक छोटा सा स्वाद देने में मदद कर सकते हैं। 92% जिन वयस्कों का हम समर्थन करते हैं, उन्हें निर्वासन या विनाश की धमकी दी जाती है जिन वयस्कों का हम समर्थन करते हैं, उन्हें निर्वासन या विनाश की धमकी दी जाती है 92% have faced domestic violence 92% are destitute already 1/1

Often women from the global majority have a lack of trust in medical professionals and avoid reporting to institutions such as the NHS out of fear of deportation. This can be exacerbated by a deep-rooted fear of racialised stigma and hostile immigration policies, that deter women from sharing personal information with public bodies. Creating a smoother transition into motherhood for people seeking sanctuary in Manchester Often women seeking sanctuary have a lack of trust in medical professionals and avoid reporting to institutions such as the NHS out of fear of deportation. This can be exacerbated by a deep-rooted fear of racialised stigma and hostile immigration policies, that deter women from sharing personal information with public bodies. Despite maternal and infant mortality rates declining in the UK, sadly studies have found that Black, Asian, and minority ethnic women have significantly higher morbidity and mortality rates and poorer experiences of healthcare (Moller et al, 2019 ). They also face unequal access to maternity services in the UK and have poorer health outcomes compared to white British women (Garcia et al, 2015 ). Through our partnership work, we aim to change this. Working with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN), and Ardwick and Longsight Primary Care Network we explored ways to improve maternity care for women from Eastern African backgrounds living in Longsight. 30 women in the Little Lion network who are largely from Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia took part in weekly sessions to dismantle the communication barriers they experience in their journey to motherhood. Many of the women in this network have experienced sexual and gender-based trauma, which can include trafficking and Female Genital Mutilation. Our Maternity Care test and learn site connected women from the Little Lions network with professionals and front-line services from across the health and social care network. In each session, the women were able to raise specific questions about their health and through discussions, they learned new ways to improve their lifestyles. Their children were able to access a playroom and toys while they attended the session. Every session started with a signature Afrocats dance session to get the women relaxed, present and ready to engage. Download our Maternity Care report Follow the project इस भाषा में अभी तक कोई पोस्ट प्रकाशित नहीं हुई पोस्ट प्रकाशित होने के बाद, आप उन्हें यहाँ देख सकेंगे।

Would you like to give your time to a charity doing fantastic work in Greater Manchester? Volunteer roles Youth of the World Saturday Volunteer We are looking for volunteers to join our fantastic team and support our Saturday sessions. Volunteers will assist our Project Assistants and Artists to deliver with the workshops and support our children . Experience with working with children is essential, desirable experience of working with neurodiverse children. Full enhanced DBS will be provided along with travel expenses for each session. Send your CV and a cover letter on why you are interested to admin@afrocats.org.uk General Volunteering roles We're always on the lookout for people who can support us with core areas of operational activity: Administration Project management Youth work Creative producing Marketing Artist liaison Drivers Send your CV and a cover letter on why you are interested to admin@afrocats.org.uk Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about any specific roles. Sign up